Fairy Tale of the Kings, by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis
- 1. What is the primary language of the original text of 'Fairy Tale of the Kings' by Čiurlionis?
A) Polish
B) Russian
C) German
D) Lithuanian
- 2. Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is most famous for being what type of artist?
A) Composer and painter
B) Playwright and actor
C) Sculptor and architect
D) Novelist and poet
- 3. In which century did Čiurlionis create 'Fairy Tale of the Kings'?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 19th century
D) 20th century
- 4. What artistic movement is Čiurlionis most associated with?
A) Cubism
B) Symbolism
C) Impressionism
D) Realism
- 5. In which city did Čiurlionis study music?
A) Berlin
B) Warsaw
C) St. Petersburg
D) Vilnius
- 6. How old was Čiurlionis when he died?
A) 55
B) 25
C) 35
D) 45
- 7. What institution houses the main collection of Čiurlionis' works today?
A) Vilnius University Library
B) Lithuanian National Museum
C) Warsaw National Gallery
D) Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
- 8. What musical instrument did Čiurlionis primarily play?
A) Organ
B) Piano
C) Violin
D) Flute
- 9. What year was Čiurlionis born?
A) 1885
B) 1875
C) 1895
D) 1865
- 10. What was Čiurlionis' cause of death?
A) Pneumonia
B) Accident
C) Tuberculosis
D) Heart attack
- 11. Which cultural movement was Čiurlionis involved in that promoted Lithuanian national identity?
A) Russian Silver Age
B) Young Poland
C) Lithuanian National Revival
D) Baltic Renaissance
- 12. What is the dominant color palette in Čiurlionis' paintings?
A) Earth tones
B) Primary colors
C) Monochrome
D) Blues and mystical tones
- 13. What was Čiurlionis' wife's profession?
A) Actress
B) Musician
C) Painter
D) Writer
- 14. In which city is the Čiurlionis National Museum of Art located?
A) Kaunas
B) Klaipėda
C) Vilnius
D) Šiauliai
- 15. Which famous composer was Čiurlionis' contemporary?
A) Johann Strauss II
B) Ludwig van Beethoven
C) Frédéric Chopin
D) Sergei Rachmaninoff
- 16. What artistic medium did Čiurlionis primarily use to illustrate 'Fairy Tale of the Kings'?
A) Music composition
B) Sculpture
C) Architecture
D) Painting
- 17. What other artistic form did Čiurlionis combine with his visual art in 'Fairy Tale of the Kings'?
A) Dance
B) Poetry
C) Music
D) Theater
- 18. What aspect of time is often explored in 'Fairy Tale of the Kings'?
A) Historical chronology
B) Mythical time
C) Future technology
D) Daily routine
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